Local Journalism Students Offered Conference Scholarships

Scholarships will cover costs of attending Investigative Reporters and Editors conference in June

OSU Earns 8th 'Tree Campus USA' Title

Stillwater campus boasts more than 3,200 trees. Planting ceremony set for March 28th

State Supreme Court Denies Opioid Appeal

Court rejects plea for delay, meaning state trial against opioid manufacturers set to start May 28th

Adult Creative Writing Contest

Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries Sponsors Adult Creative Writing Contest

AG Hunter Joins Multi-State Coalition to Protect Lotteries

Concern over recent DoJ opinion that may negatively impact state-run and multi-state lotteries, including Mega Millions and Powerball.

Senate President Pro Tem Names Senate Confirmation Working Group

As the Governor increases his hiring/firing power, the working group will seek to improve the Senate's vetting and confirmation process.

TSET Honors Norman Public Schools for Efforts to Improve Health

Grant funds will be used to purchase physical education, health assessment and emergency response equipment.

Faith Leaders Pen Open Letter To Legislators Re Abortion Bill

Letter states: "Contrary to stereotypes people who have abortions have children, love their families, and attend a house of worship"

Cities Offer Discounted Rain Barrel Purchase Program

Goal of the program is to encourage residents to conserve water and reduce pollution.

Applications Being Accepted For USDA/1890 National Scholars Prog

Full scholarships available for HS seniors, college frosh-soph studying ag-related disciplines

Bottle Service Legislation Passes House

Bill would allow club owners to sell original package liquor for consumption on-site in club suites

Two Child Protection Bills By Rep. Albright To Move Forward

Bills aimed at limiting restrictions on kinship foster homes and keeping non-violent caregivers out of jail pre-trial both advance to Senate

Legislation to Regulate ‘Step Therapy’ Unanimously Passes House

Controversial insurer policy requires patients to be given the cheapest drug, not the medicine the patient's doctor originally prescribed.

House Passes Bill to Extend OLAP to Older Students

HB 2227 raises qualifying age to 18 for students who lose parents after 10th-grade.

Corporation Commission approves PSO settlement

Approved rate increase only half of initial request; equal to a $2.38 monthly increase for residential customers.

AG Hunter Comments on Supreme Court Opioid Ruling

Chief Justice rules against the defendants, denying opioid manufacturers' requested for stay

House Passes Bill Requiring Virtual Charter School Transparency

In the wake of an ongoing multi-state investigation into an Oklahoma charter network the House unanimously passes a transparency bill.

House Passes Bill to Increase Nursing Home Funding

HB1902 seeks to improve staffing ratios, staff training and installs pay-for-performance rewards

Bill to Help Grow Small Businesses Passes House

Bill lowers the out-of-state customer requirement, keeps wage and healthcare requirements intact.

Honda Recalling 1 Million Vehicles For Defective Airbag Inflator

Recall involves an earlier Takata recall replacement. Free repairs to begin immediately.

Lumber Liquidators To Pay $33 Million For Formaldehyde Lie

Company agrees it misled investors and the public re laminate flooring. Case now resolved.

House Passes $1,000 Tax Credit for Teachers

Changes to federal tax code though are likely to cost state's teachers more than they save

China grounds Boeing crash plane; Southwest will continue to fly

Dallas-based carrier, world's largest operator of an all-Boeing fleet, flies 34 of the 737 MAX-8s

US Women's Soccer Team File Discrimination Lawsuit

Seek parity pay and compensation from US Soccer over 'institutionalized gender discrimination'

AG Hunter Urges Congress to Take Action Against Robocalls

Signs nationwide letter calling for increased technology, increased fines

Congress passes bill to limit 'dark money', simplify voter reg.

HR1 would also create a federal election-day holiday, require presidential candidates to release tax returns. Vote splits along party lines

Bill To Increase Number of Volunteer Firefighters Passes House

Bill would allow those 45+ to continue serving by disconnecting employment from retirement benefit calculation and payment

Federal Court Strikes Down 2020 Census Citizenship Question

Judge blocks Trump Admin from adding citizenship question; holds question is knowingly unlawful, unconstitutional

Construction Prep Underway at Will Rogers World Airport

Terminal expansion will add new gates, elevator and escalators. Work expected to take two years

House Votes to Increase Governor’s Control of State Agencies

Bills allow Gov. to appoint majority on agency boards, hire/fire their leaders. Dem's fear increased patronage, decreased transparency

House Bill Aims to Increase Number of Rural Doctors

Bill would offer up to $25K in tax incentives but includes strict limits on who could apply

Dangerous Cold Snap Closes Tulsa Area Schools Monday

Temps in the teens and dangerous wind chills force closures – TulsaPSD Facebook page

2019 Outstanding Educator Award Winners Announced

Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence announces names of five medal-winning public school teachers

2019 Academic All-State Scholars Announced

33rd Annual Awards by Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Recognizes Top 100 Seniors From Across the State

OK Rural Electric Projects Win USDA Support

$122 million infrastructure investment will benefit customers across five states

FAA Establishes Drone Restrictions over DOJ and DOD Facilities

Additional restrictions on drone flights within 400 feet of certain Federal facilities in Oklahoma and other states.

Tesla hits Model 3 price goal; announces plan to close all stores

Company finally meets $35,000 price promise; will shutter all physical locations and only sell online.

AG Announces Wells Fargo Consumer Compensation Program

Program designed to assist customers yet to be compensated after the multi-state investigation

Dem Floor Leader Releases Statement on House Judiciary Committee

Attacks Committee Chair Kannady's action in removing bill titles. Seen as attempt to hinder criminal justice reform.

Oklahoma City has its first Artist-in-Residence.

OKC native Erica Bonavida will be based at City Hall. Program funded by City's 1% for Art ordinance.